Who was Eddie Mabo?
Answer
A Torres Strait Islander whose legal case established native title
Explanation
Eddie Mabo fought a 10-year legal battle to establish land rights for Torres Strait Islanders. The High Court victory in 1992 recognized native title for Indigenous Australians.
Why this matters for your test
Mabo's case transformed Aboriginal land rights.
Source: Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond (2024)